Seeking RB help, Ravens sign Le'Veon Bell to practice squad
The Baltimore Ravens have signed Le’Veon Bell to their practice squad, adding another backfield option in the aftermath of JSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JUSTICE HILL #43 - RUNNING BACK - BALTIMORE RAVENS
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Lands on IR Hill (Achilles) has been placed on IR by the Ravens.
Impact Meanwhile, Ryan Mink of the team's official site relays that the Ravens have signed fellow running back Trenton Cannon to their 53-man roster, while adding Le'Veon Bell to the practice squad. Hill lands on IR after having suffered a season-ending Achilles tear, which currently leaves Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams as Baltimore's top two healthy backs.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens reportedly lose Justice Hill for the season, re-sign Mark Andrews to 4-year extension: NFL news roundup The Ravens reportedly lost Justice Hill for the season to a torn Achilles and signed tight end Mark Andrews to a four-year extension.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Ravens RB Justice Hill tears achilles Ravens running back Justice Hill tore his achillies, ending his season
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Ravens RB Justice Hill reportedly tears Achilles tendon; former Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell among players trying out Justice Hill, who was not at practice Monday, was reportedly hurt Thursday, according to the NFL Network. Only five days earlier, the Ravens...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Reportedly suffers Achilles injury Hill reportedly has suffered a torn Achilles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Per the report, it's a season-ending injury, which if confirmed, would explain why the Ravens worked out Le'Veon Bell, Devonta Freeman and Elijah Holyfield on Monday. For now, Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams are the team's top healthy running backs.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Monday Hill (undisclosed) wasn't spotted at Monday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Impact It remains to be seen if Hill's absence is related to the ankle issue he previously dealt with, but the Ravens currently roster just two other running backs, Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams. For now, consider Hill day-to-day as next Monday's season opener against the Raiders approaches.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy football draft rankings: Running back tiers, from Alvin Kamara to Justice Hill (UPDATED) Gene Clemons updates his 8 running back tiers — covering alvin Kamara to Justice Hill — as we go into the final draft weekend.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Returns to practice Hill (ankle) is practicing Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Impact A return to practice 12 days before the season opener puts Hill in good position to play, though just a week ago he seemed to be losing his battle with Ty'Son Williams for one of the Ravens' final roster spots. J.K. Dobbins' season-ending ACL injury created room for both Williams and Hill to land backup roles, while Gus Edwards will join forces with QB Lamar Jackson to spearhead the Baltimore rushing attack. Even if he's limited to passing downs or a change-of-pace role Week 1 at Las Vegas, the 23-year-old Hill now sits just one injury away from likely relevance.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens facing challenge after losing Dobbins for season
The Baltimore Ravens have put running back JAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could see added work Hill, who has missed the last two preseason games with an ankle injury, is now in a better position to secure a role in Baltimore's ground game in the wake of the knee injury suffe...
Impact With Dobbins projected to be out for the season, Gus Edwards is in line to be the Ravens' lead back, while Ty'Son Williams and Hill are in the mix for complementary touches. Whereas there had previously some doubt regarding Hill's prospects with the team, especially with Williams showing well this summer, Dobbins' injury seemingly paves the way for Hill to garner a role in Baltimore's offense as the 2021 campaign approaches.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JK Dobbins Injury Update Sends Gus Edwards' Fantasy Outlook Skyrocketing and Gives Justice Hill Sleeper Upside Preseason NFL injuries are one of the sport's most unfortunate yearly traditions, and they can really shake up the landscape in fantasy foot...
AUGUST 28, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins to have injured left knee examined
JAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not expected to play Hill (ankle) isn't in line to play in Saturday's preseason game against Washington, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hill injured his ankle in the preseason opener and hasn't practiced since. He entered camp as the favorite for the No. 3 RB job, but Ty'Son Williams gets another chance to make his case Saturday night.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with ankle sprain Hill (ankle) hasn't practiced since Saturday's preseason win over New Orleans, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hill sprained his ankle, likely during the exhibition. He finished with six touches for only 12 yards and now figures to miss Baltimore's second preseason contest Saturday against Carolina. With Hill being the favorite for the No. 3 spot at running back, his absence should give Ty'Son Williams more chances to make his own case for the role.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Looking good for roster spot Hill is in good position for Baltimore's No. 3 RB spot, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic.
Impact The Ravens didn't sign any veteran running backs this offseason, nor did they use any of their eight draft picks on the position. That's probably a vote of confidence in J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards more so than Hill, but it nonetheless puts Hill in good position for the No. 3 spot, which might just be the same role he handled late last season after Mark Ingram fell out of favor. Between the final five weeks of the regular season and two playoff games, Hill saw three carries and two targets on 35 offensive snaps, mostly handling third downs. While it isn't a role that comes with any inherent fantasy value, Hill does find himself just one injury away from a shot at more work on the ground.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens RB Ingram inactive for divisional playoff at Buffalo
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram is listed inactive for the team’s AFC divisional-round playoff game at the Buffalo BillsJANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jackson, Ravens ready to build on noteworthy playoff victory
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens put on another display of resilience in Tennessee, opening the playoffs by coming from behind to beat the TitansJANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravens rookie Dobbins belatedly achieves star status in NFL
After a star-studded career at Ohio State, JJANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Role diminishes in 2020 Hill had 12 carries for 60 yards and added five catches for 20 yards in 12 games this season.
Impact Hill's already-minimal role evaporated in his second season as he dropped from 58 carries for 225 yards and two scores as a rookie to 12 carries for 60 yards in 2020. His snaps dropped from 193 to 73 as well. Rookie J.K. Dobbins has cemented himself as the primary ball carrier for Baltimore, and the combo of Gus Edwards and quarterback Lamar Jackson take up most of the other carries. Even if Mark Ingram is gone next season, Hill doesn't appear to have a path to playing time in Baltimore entering his third year with the team.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three snaps on offense Hill did not receive any rush attempts or targets during Sunday's 27-13 win against the Giants.
Impact Hill garnered 14 of his 17 snaps on special teams during Baltimore's Week 16 win. The 23-year-old cost his team by being given a roughing the kicker penalty early in the fourth quarter, allowing New York to extend a drive that would culminate in the Giants' only touchdown of the contest. Hill has more game appearances (11) than he does carries (10) as Baltimore heads into an all-too-familiar Week 17 matchup against the Bengals.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Posts eight-yard reception Hill reeled in his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 40-14 win against the Jaguars.
Impact The second-year back from Oklahoma State registered his fourth catch in as many outings during Baltimore's Week 15 rout, though he remains uninvolved in the ground game. J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards combined for 106 rushing yards and a TD on 23 RB carries, while Hill went without a rush attempt for the eighth time over 10 appearances this season. Hill is expected to continue contributing as a depth option Week 16 when Baltimore hosts the Giants' No. 6 rush defense.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to minor role Hill had a four-yard reception on one target Tuesday against Dallas.
Impact Baltimore getting both J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram back in the mix had a direct impact on Hill's playing time as he saw just six offensive snaps. The role Hill saw against the Cowboys was in line with how he has been used for every game outside of the Pittsburgh matchup in Week 12, which was his only outing with double-digit snaps on offense. Hill will remain an ancillary part of the Ravens' ground game as long as Dobbins, Ingram, and Gus Edwards are healthy and available.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Likely reverting to reserve role Hill is active alongside running backs J.K. Dobbins, Mark Ingram and Gus Edwards for Tuesday's game versus Dallas.
Impact Hill saw double-digit offensive snaps for the first time in 2020 last week against Pittsburgh and had 11 touches for 40 yards, but he should return to a minor offensive role with Ingram and Dobbins clear from COVID-19. Hill had only one touch in six games during 2020 before working as the change-of-pace option behind Edwards in Week 12.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in extended opportunity Hill rushed nine times for 35 yards and secured both targets for five yards in the Ravens' 19-14 loss to the Steelers on Wednesday.
Impact The third-year back looked good on a couple of his runs, most notably on a game-long 19-yarder. Hill hadn't logged a carry all season before Wednesday, so he certainly had fresh legs and was able to use them to carve out a bit more success on the ground than backfield mate Gus Edwards. Despite showing some encouraging signs, the reality is Hill seems destined to revert back to anonymity if Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins are activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Tuesday night's Week 13 battle versus the Cowboys.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
